It was released on March 25, 2003 through Warner Bros. Records, following Reanimation, a collaboration album which featured remixes of songs included on their 2000 debut studio album Hybrid Theory. The album was produced by the band alongside Don Gilmore. The title Meteora is taken from the Greek Orthodox monasteries sharing the same name.

Released March 25, 2003. It features five singles, namely Somewhere I Belong, Faint, Breaking the Habit, From the Inside, and the chart-breaking single Numb. Chester Bennington said about the album: We knew what we wanted, and we knew how to execute to a certain degree. However, we were also just going for it.

I’m going to be honest and say that I have been in love with this album since I was 13 years old (maybe even younger, I can’t really remember). Lately, I’ve been spending some time listening to the rock and metal albums that I used to (literally) overplay during my middle school/junior high years. Although plenty of them SUCK, there are quite a few bands that still stick out in a positive way to me.

It was released on March 25, 2003 through Warner Bros. Meteora has a similar sound to Hybrid Theory, as described by critics, and the album took almost a year to be recorded.

Great album! Some of my favorites on here aren't the overplayed radio singles (which are still good). It's nice finding hidden gems when you listen to albums front to back and not track hunting. 5/5

Berenn

is this a bullshit 45 rpm release? ? ? ?

Vobei

I'm confused about why 45 RPM would be bullshit for an LP

Zololmaran

Linkin Park's second studio album, released in 2003, comes at a time when nu metal, which the band helped popularize at the turn of the century, was in full decline. Fed up with the repetitive song structures, whiny lyrics and image-pandering "pop bands", fans were either drifting away from the fad, or moving on to pastures heavier. But 'Meteora' ensures that the genre would go out with a huge bang. The band were all in their early twenties when their 2000 debut album, 'Hybrid Theory', made them one of the biggest acts on the planet. And three years later, you can see how they've matured as songwriters. While the music and lyrical themes are similar as before, there's just something in the songs that sound more polished and refined. Taking the "less is more" mentality to the limit, the band have really hit their stride with their sound. Most of the songs barely hit the three minute mark, and the arrangements are almost identical in each track. But the Californian six-piece do it with such gusto that it's hard not to be impressed. In particular, vocalists Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda have formed a duo that has become instantly recognizable, with both men's respective styles complimenting each other perfectly. Highlights include 'Somewhere I Belong', 'From the Inside', 'Faint', 'Breaking the Habit', 'Don't Stay' and 'Easier to Run'. And of course, there's the absolute monster hit 'Numb', that has remained one of the bands most popular tracks. Even the unusual hip hop-inspired 'Nobody's Listening' is catchy, and really highlights the chemistry between the two singers.While 'Hybrid Theory' had some absolute bangers, it also had its fair share of fillers. Which is where 'Meteora' is an improvement, in that it's a lot more consistent with a lot of really strong tracks. In fact, my only real complaint is that some of the songs could have been a bit longer. Regardless, 'Meteora' is a fantastic album that gave nu metal one last shot at showing the world what it was capable of, and sales in excess of 25 million copies says that they did the genre proud.

Coiriel

You can get the record new for less than $22 on Amazon anytime.https://www.amazon.com/Meteora-Vinyl-Linkin-Park/dp/B00008J2WB/ref=sr_1_1_twi_lp__3?ie=UTF8&qid=1517572465&sr=8-1&keywords=meteora+linkin+park

Sti

How do I know? My best friend bought one via this link and this is this exact pressing, and the same as mine. This pressing seems to be the only 45rpm as all of the previous pressings (og 2003 pressing included) were 33rpm. As for the 180g, I dont know if the first 2003 was 180g but mine and my friend's are 180g

Dorizius

Is every vinyl version of meteora on 180g vinyl and with 45rpm cut? How do you know this is exactly this one?

Tojahn

The original 2xLP press might have a chance of being rare.But this is literally a unlimited repress from 2 years ago,theres a high chance you can find this in stores for retail price.Dont get scammed.

Rexfire

Well.. everybody writes "rare record" - i collect lots a roots reggae so i might know the definition of "rare record".THIS record is not rare - its singer just died. So pls be realistic - just saw it twice last month on auctions and a fleahmarket and both were sealed sold for around 30 bucks.Sure a record wins on value as time passed by and a as a singer has died. But pls dont force it to get to that point like the day after his death.Cheers

Steelrunner

Thank you man, my local record seller restocks itselfs directly from Warner and this Meteora reissue is no rare at all!

Xaluenk

I don't understand, why it exists only in 2x12" (it's not LPs) pressing? Total duration is less than 37 minutes! They are crazy?

Delaath

Of the bands around 2000 stood up during the nu metal hype was especially Linkin Park knew that in Netherlands to break through to the general public. Commercial success was achieved with the debut album Hybrid Theory (2000), which was due to strong singles like Crawling and In The End but also to the boy band-like appearance of the group members. After the remix album Reanimation (2002) appears at the beginning of 2003 the real second album Meteora, which Linkin Park on trusted foot continues, as was evident from the first single "Somewhere I Belong. On the basis of metal production, scratches and electronic gadgets may rapper Mike Shinoda and singer Chester Bennington again the lungs out screaming. Also the lyrics are about the uncertainties and problems that a younger anno 2003 can encounter ' on the road to adulthood. Not surprisingly, so but very well made.